Associate Director/Director- Site Contracts

We are currently seeking a full-time Associate Director/Director to join our Site Contracts team in Tokyo. If you want an exciting career leading a team throughout the Study Start-Up Process, then this is the opportunity for you.

We offer the following：

• Customized training program;
• Annual company bonus;
• Annual merit salary increases;
• Defined Contribution Plan;
• Group term life insurance;
• Insurance association benefits available;
• The opportunity to work from home;
• Flexible work hours across days within a month;
• Opportunity for leadership positions/career advancement;
• Opportunities to work with international team;
• Many additional perks unmatched by other CROs!

Responsibilities This role will be responsible for the strategic development of the group, management of the team, and continuous improvement of processes. As a leader of the Site Contracts team you will be responsible for providing input on new business development opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with clients, and providing guidance and support to those negotiating site contracts and budgets. A general understanding of study start-up and how the role of site contracts is integrated with other clinical operations functions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• At least 8 years of contract management experience in clinical research, preferably at a CRO;
• Experience managing a group;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
• Fluent in Japanese and English

Medpace Overview Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace? When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country. What To Expect Next A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.